Trump and Musk bring the vast machinery for firm aid to Africa
For decades, sub-Saharan Africa was a singular focus of American foreign aid. The continent received over $ 8 billion a year, money that was used to feed hungry children, provide rescue drugs and provide humanitarian assistance in war.In a few weeks, President Trump and the South African billionaire Elon Musk have burned most of that work on the ground, swearing to completely gut the US agency for international development completely."Close it!" On Friday he wrote Trump on social media, accusing the corruption and fraud agency not specified.On Friday, a federal judge has stopped, for now, some elements of Mr. Trump's attempt to close the agency. But the speed and shock of the actions of the Administration have already led to the confusion, fear and even paranoia in the USAID offices throug...